Writer: Rangers 'don't plan to' trade SS Elvis Andrus in offseason

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LOUIS DELUCA / Staff Photographer

THE CAREER OF RANGERS SHORTSTOP ELVIS ANDRUS: Texas SS Elvis Andrus dives but can't come up with Juan Rivera's ground ball single in the second inning during the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Texas Rangers major league baseball game at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Friday, July 23, 2010.

The Rangers might have a shortstop problem on their hands. The club has Elvis Andrus, who is evolving into one of the game's best young SS, while prospect Jurickson Profar, who's widely considered one of the best prospects in baseball, appears on the cusp of being big league ready.

And with Andrus set to hit free agency after the 2014 season, speculation has already been swirling that the Rangers could look into trading Andrus in the winter while his trade value is at its highest. But according to a tweet by CBS' Jon Heyman, that doesn't appear likely for now.

Andrus, who turned 24 last month, has made two consecutive All-Star teams and figures to command a high price when he hits free agency at the young age of 26. The Rangers control Profar through at least the 2018 season.

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